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... information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13...
... information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13...
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...the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system. viii Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power... with the system. This guide is intended for this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description...
...the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about ASUS T-P5G31 barebone system. viii Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power... with the system. This guide is intended for this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description...
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See page 5-8 for this motherboard. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS T-P5G31 3- This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll -
See page 5-8 for this motherboard. Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Screen Saver Bring life to easily install all bundled utilities for details. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS T-P5G31 3- This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll -
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This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD ALC888S VIA VT6308S PCI1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH7 ICS 9LPRS552AGLF 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU_FAN CLRTC Super I/O PWR_FAN CIRTX BUZZER SB_PWR FRONT_CON SATA1 SATA2 ... bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 22.4cm (8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system.
This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD ALC888S VIA VT6308S PCI1 8Mb BIOS PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH7 ICS 9LPRS552AGLF 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU_FAN CLRTC Super I/O PWR_FAN CIRTX BUZZER SB_PWR FRONT_CON SATA1 SATA2 ... bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LGA775 22.4cm (8.8in) 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5G31 system.
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... 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5K18L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5K18L Clear RTC RAM ASUS T-P5G31 4- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters... the cap back to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
... 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5K18L CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5K18L Clear RTC RAM ASUS T-P5G31 4- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters... the cap back to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 4.3 Jumpers 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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...; The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R P5K18L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on...
...; The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R P5K18L KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K18L Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup T3-P5G31 T4-P5G31* * Only some of the T4 models have the Time and IR LED display.
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... 1/2 Floppy dialog box . c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 5.1.1 ...type format A:/S then press . d. e. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. b. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start...
... 1/2 Floppy dialog box . c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. • All the floppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB floppy devices. 5.1.1 ...type format A:/S then press . d. e. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. b. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start...
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... correct file is found . You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31 VER: 0201 DATE:... format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
... correct file is found . You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5K18L T-P5G31 VER: 0201 DATE:... format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
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.../o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Ensure that you to the floppy... disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to file.........
.../o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Ensure that you to the floppy... disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to file.........
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...Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off...
...Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off...
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....ROM". Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
....ROM". Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
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...ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... Completed. Reading ...checks the floppy disk for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Insert the support CD...
...ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... Completed. Reading ...checks the floppy disk for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Insert the support CD...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS T-P5G31 5- Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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...Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process....utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. T-P5G31 T-P5G31.ROM 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
...Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process....utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. T-P5G31 T-P5G31.ROM 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
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...for this program. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your data or system...utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "5.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-...motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on...
...for this program. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your data or system...utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "5.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-...motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary ...Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary ...Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the...
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Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 IDE Configuration System Information [04: 49 : 02] [Wed 12/26...Detected] : [Not Detected] : [ST380011AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of...
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 IDE Configuration System Information [04: 49 : 02] [Wed 12/26...Detected] : [Not Detected] : [ST380011AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G31 5-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO ...Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T-P5G31 5-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO ...Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...